Required skills

analytical skills to identify and analyse technical information

communication skills to

follow verbal and written instructions

communicate information relating to the correct and safe use of equipment

literacy skills to

read and follow original equipment manufacturer OEM maintenance information and measuring equipment use

read and follow information on operating procedures and OEM repair guidelines

numeracy skills to read and interpret metric and nonmetric systems of measurement

planning and organising skills to

identify and minimise risk to operator and others

contribute to activities that implement and follow workplace procedures

problemsolving skills to

recognise a workplace problem or a potential problem

refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person

selfmanagement skills to

locate and identify appropriate measuring equipment

recognise limitations and seek timely advice

follow basic workplace documentation such as operating procedures

technical skills to

select measuring equipment appropriate to the task

use measuring equipment safely

maintain measuring equipment using appropriate techniques

calibrate or adjust measuring equipment

identify defects in measuring equipment and mark for repair

store measuring equipment according to manufacturer and workplace procedures

technology skills to

use manual electronic and digital measuring equipment

use workplace technology to assist with work practices

Required knowledge

WHS regulations requirements equipment and material including personal safety requirements

common automotive measurement terminology

types of nonspecialist measuring equipment and their applications

measurement procedures

measuring equipment maintenance procedures

work organisation and planning processes relating to using measuring equipment

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to

observe safety procedures

communicate effectively with others involved in or affected by the work

select approved measurement methods and techniques

measure dimensions or variables using a range of measuring equipment

accurately interpret measurements

maintain measuring equipment

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting

Assessment is to occur

using standard workplace practices and procedures

following safety requirements

applying environmental constraints

Assessment is to comply with relevant

regulatory requirements

Australian standards

industry codes of practice

The following resources should be made available

material relevant to the use and maintenance of measuring equipment

equipment and tools appropriate to the use and maintenance of measuring equipment

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts together with the application of required skills and knowledge

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on required skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application

Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other units which together form part of a holistic work role

Where applicable reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate the needs of diverse clients

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements:

Workplace procedures may include:

Measuring equipment may include:

Maintenance methods may include:

Workplace documents may include: